Advisory Board

Stephen Gordon

PGA Pro Bangor Golf Club

I am the Head Teaching Professional at Bangor Golf Club, succeeding Michael Bannon in November 2012.

My career began at Holywood Golf club where I worked for 3 years under Paul Gray. The opportunity then arose to go and work as an assistant professional at the Ryder Cup resort of the K Club in Kildare, Ireland. I spent a year working there gaining experience in several departments. As part of their training program I also spent 4 months working at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida.Then an opportunity came to go and work at Bangor Golf Club under Michael Bannon. Michael is coach to world number 1 Rory McIlroy and was European Coach of the year in 2011. I spent 4 years under Michaels Tuition watching and learning how to teach people of all ages and abilities. I also had the privilege of watching him nurture Rory and help him to become the talent he is.In my current role as head teaching professional at Bangor golf club I try to continue teaching in the style that Michael has taught many people and taught me to teach people as individuals and not teach a method.

Wayne O’Callaghan

Tournament Director

Wayne has his Golf Academy in Fernhill Golf And Country Club.As a multiple winner on the Irish region PGA tour, winning the 1997 Irish Assistants Championship, and a Certified TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Junior Coach level three junior coach, Wayne is one of Ireland’s leading golf instructors who over the last number of years has trained and specialises in the development of junior golf at all levels, Wayne’s commitment on golf’s Long-Term Player Development Guide (LTPD), as a framework for Irish Junior Masters Tour members to develop within the game of golf, get fit and most of all have fun!

Paul Gray

PGA Pro – Holywood

Paul turned professional under the watchful eye of one of Ireland’s greatest coaches, Michael Bannon. During his time working under Michael he was lucky to witness the emergence of Rory McIlroy and developed a great understanding in the development and nurturing of a talented golfer like Rory.

During his 18 years as PGA Professional, Paul has watched the game evolve into a more athletic sport. These changes led him to gain certification with the Titleist Performance Institute, as a Golf Fitness Professional and TPI Level Two Junior Golf Coach. Paul is passionate about handing down his expertise and delivering a more modern approach to coaching, helping both the game and its students to grow.

Jamie O’Sullivan

PGA Pro – Charleville

Jamie is currently the PGA Professional and Marketing Director at Charleville Golf Club in north Cork.

He has been there for 6 years owns the Pro shop and opened the JOS Golf Academy where he teaches and excels in Custom Fitting Golf Clubs.

He spent 3 years at the Fota Resort and was a Teaching Professional in the Golf Academy. He was lucky to witness the transformation from an 18 hole club to a 27 hole resort.

He enjoys competing in some events on the Irish Region and has had some success over the years.

David Hayes

PGA Pro – Dungarvan

David is the PGA Professional in Dungarvan Golf Club.

David runs a very successful junior program.

Billy O’Boyle

PGA Pro – Bandon

Billy is the teaching professional in Bandon Golf Club and is a PGA Professional.